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RLDR
I have worked up two loads for my Model 7 in 7mm saum. One is with a 160 gr. sierra gameking at 2850 fps shooting 1/2 inch groups. The other bullet is the Barnes TTSX 150 gr. at 2975 shooting 1 1/4 inch groups. I feel both are plenty accurate for elk hunting, but which bullet to choose?
The Barnes Triple Shock is very impressive, have used the 225g TSX in my 338 Win Mag, and the 185g TSX in my 338 Federal.
Complete penetration on the last elk, 515 yards under ideal conditions but dropped the bull in his tracks.
You mention group size, is that at 50 yards? 100? 200? What are the conditions you hunt? Area I hunt in Colorado its usually cross canyon/ side hill shots at 300-500 yards. I wouldn't recommend that, but the area we hunt that is usually the shots you get. That being said, I also practice at my rifle range, they have a 500 yard target berm.